Government

Obama’s $80M reinvestment in smart city tech touches Kansas City

By Tommy Felts / September 26, 2016

In a move that will provide the Kansas City area more resources to develop Internet of Things technology, President Obama’s administration announced Monday that it’s boosting support of U.S. smart city infrastructure. The White House issued a statement that it’s expanding its Smart Cities Initiative with more than $80 million in new investments. The move…

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Tech leaders: KC is built to be a hub for driverless cars

By Tommy Felts / September 22, 2016

The Obama administration on Tuesday revealed a set of guidelines for automakers to ensure a safe, efficient rollout of self-driving vehicles in the United States. The rapid development of autonomous vehicle tech, according to the administration, makes it clear that its emergence into American’s everyday life is no longer a question of if — but…

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An innovation ‘bromance’ brews in Kansas City leadership

By Tommy Felts / September 9, 2016

If a blossoming collaboration between two city leaders is any indication, innovation knows no borders in the Kansas City metro. Bob Bennett, chief innovation officer for Kansas City, Mo., and Alan Howze, chief knowledge office for the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kan., both share a common goal: they believe that open…

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Kansas City to become gigabit testbed with first-in-U.S. infrastructure

By Tommy Felts / September 1, 2016

Since the arrival of Google Fiber in 2012, Kansas City has been buzzing with excitement about gigabit internet and how it can benefit citizens. Gigabit-fast speeds are convenient for individuals and businesses alike, but one question has remained unanswered: how does a community — especially one trying to build a smart city — take advantage…

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KCMO reveals seven innovation partners and inaugural demo day

By Tommy Felts / August 30, 2016

Mayor Sly James on Tuesday announced seven partners for the 2016 Innovation Partnership Program and the program’s new accelerator-like approach. Now in its second year, the IPP provides select startups with city data and infrastructure at no cost and the opportunity to develop, test and demonstrate innovative solutions for the city. For the first time, the…

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